Drop Necklaces
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
1960s American Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Victorian Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Unknown Modernist Drop Necklaces
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1960s American Artisan Vintage Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1920s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum, 10k Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Artist Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Morganite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1980s Vintage Drop Necklaces
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s French Gothic Revival Vintage Drop Necklaces
18k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1870s Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Drop Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indonesian Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Quartz, Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
1950s Mexican Modernist Vintage Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Sterling Silver
2010s Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Colombian Artist Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Crystal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century French Retro Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
2010s French Artist Drop Necklaces
19th Century Austrian Renaissance Revival Antique Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Silver
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.